Location: Bristol
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
A cutting edge R&D company are looking for a Network Engineer to manage the day-to-day operation of their network infrastructure. This role involves configuring and maintaining network hardware, diagnosing issues, and ensuring security across the network.
Key Responsibilities:
* Configure, install, and automate network hardware such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
* Perform cabling installation and replacement in an active data center.
* Assist in diagnosing and resolving network issues.
* Manage IP allocations, DNS records, firewall rules, and routing configurations.
* Provide input on network design with a focus on security.
* Configure and maintain servers providing network services (DNS, DHCP, VPN, proxies).
* Document network configurations and manage infrastructure changes.
* Adhere to policies and procedures and promote continuous improvement.
Experience & Skills:
* Proven experience in network and security maintenance, including upgrades, patches, and security configurations.
* Knowledge of network security standards and practices.
* Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
* Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (Ethernet, IP routing, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, NTP).
* Linux network configuration experience, including addressing, VLANs, and firewall configuration.
* Proven ability to diagnose and resolve network performance issues.